Today's Featured Books— Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

Ready...Set...Pride! by Truscott Jones

Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

Max thought 12th grade was confusing enoughuntil he inherited the NFL’s Portland Rogues, and with them the judgments of Twitter and Snapchat, his classmates’ sudden interest, several skeptical players, the vicious sports media, and his scheming uncle who happens to be the team’s general manager and wants it for himself. Oh yeah, and being in the closet while simultaneously thrust upon the national stage. Does Max believe enough in himself, whether it’s leading the club, confronting his foes, or finding his first love? From $2.99 SHOP NOW


FREE - Juxtapositions from the Good Vibe Lounge by Kaycee Evans

Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

A coming-of-age story following the lives of two young people raised in diverse yet dysfunctional environments during the late 1970s. When their lives connect, it impacts the destinies of their friends and family over a forty-year span. Along the way, the characters navigate the wonders, challenges, and destiny of human interplay via juxtaposed tales of adolescent frivolity, dysfunctional family, enduring friendship, the depth of romance and sensuous love, criminal behavior, deception, success, failure, the thrill of knowledge, personal progression, and... a good dose of recovering from regrets. FREE - SHOP NOW


The Emerald Necklace by Linda Rosen

Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

Rosalee Linoff seeks to return to her art after her husband's death. Insecurity plagues her when she meets her new neighbor, best-selling author Fran Barish. A spiral of mutual envy ensues, intensified by Fran's secret fascination with Rosalee's granddaughter's emerald necklace. As tensions escalate, Rosalee faces a dilemma when her granddaughter's convictions are tested. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


Typecast by Andrea Stein

Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

Callie Dressler thought she’d put her past where it belonged—behind her. But when her ex-boyfriend brings their breakup to the big screen, she can no longer deny that their history has been looming over her all along. “With patience and realism, Andrea J. Stein explores the complexities of first love, family dynamics, and adulting. A relatable journey fraught with growing pains, Typecast reminds us that in order to truly evolve—and find new, lasting love—we must first accept the past and ourselves.” -Nora Zelevansky, author of Competitive Grieving. 4.6 stars, 100+ ratings. From $0.99 SHOP NOW


Journey Through Fire and Ice by Deanne Burch

Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

For months, Deanne Burch and her husband called Kivalina, Alaska, home, a place scientists predict will be underwater by 2025. The environment on the barrier island 83 miles above the Arctic Circle is a place few people have inhabited, and the Inupiaq people represent a unique culture.  In Journey Through Fire and Ice: Shattered Dreams Above the Arctic Circle, Deanne pours her memories onto paper, immortalizing in vivid detail experiences in one of the country’s most remote regions. 4.7 stars, 89 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


Managed Care by Joe Barrett

Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

"Funniest book I've ever read." -Tom McCaffrey, bestselling author of The Wise Ass. A laugh-out-loud celebration of bad choices for good causes, Managed Care is an offbeat story about three misfits on the social fringes of suburbia and their ridiculous campaign to introduce an unfiltered version of intimacy to their stale, impersonal community. Because, according to Frank, it's probably what Jesus would have wanted. "Witty, occasionally crass, and an unqualified delight!" -Kirkus Reviews. 4.4 stars, 1400 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


FREE - Semi-Gloss by Joe Barrett

Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

Waking up next to a dead girl is no brunch-time delight for Sammy, the prime suspect in a murder investigation. Enter Penny, a runaway with street smarts. The two embark on a wild ride of healing, art, and friendship in this funny, fast-paced story about friendship and love, tragedy and redemption, and the always intriguing business of house painting. From the award-winning author of Managed Care and UnpluggedFREE - SHOP NOW


Breaking Point: A Novel of the Battle of Britian by John Rhodes

Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

"A gripping, emotionally bracing account of a critical moment in history." -Kirkus Reviews. Based on actual events in the Battle of Britain, the story alternates between Johnnie, face-to-face with the enemy, and Eleanor, using "zero-sum" mathematical theory to evolve a strategic model of the battle. Their parallel stories merge as the battle reaches its climax and they confront danger together. Book 1 in the Breaking Point Series. 4.5 stars, 1388 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


The Aspen Grove by Jane Fulkerson

Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

Colorado 1883. A third-generation Irish immigrant family suffers a catastrophic event that changes their lives forever. Two men who served on opposite sides during the Civil War seek to bring about high plains justice. An unexpected twist takes the story in a different direction. Come along for the ride! "Wonderful historical fiction." -Amazon Review. 4.6 stars, 74 ratings. From $0.99 SHOP NOW / 


The Summer I Died Twenty Times by Fred Rutman

Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

"Hello. My name is Fred. And I've been dead. Numerous times." This is the incredible true story of Fred Rutman, aka, "Repeatedly Dead Fred"—a man who died multiple times, should have stayed dead, but somehow kept coming back to life. His personal story of resilience and overcoming adversity has already inspired hundreds to fight to improve their health. And their quality of life. It can do the same for you. 4.4 stars, 23 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


Meet Me at Jimmy’s Arcade by Grant Fieldgrove

Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

Nostalgic humor and murder mystery collide in this hilarious and heartbreaking coming-of-age tale about two best friends navigating life in the late 1980s in a small California town way back when. Filled with nostalgic stories, humor, arcades, malls, plus a mystery. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


FREE - Home from Within by Lisa Maggiore

Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

In the fall of ’82, Jessica enters public school after being homeschooled. But her freedom comes with a warning from her parents: no dating. When Jessica’s secret relationship—and pregnancy—are discovered, her boyfriend is dead by nightfall. Years later, Jessica and her daughter live a quiet life with a horse farmer. Marriage is on the table, but Jessica’s remorseful heart will not comply. When Jessica returns home after an unexpected death, she uncovers her father’s secrets—and discovers that her path in life, and love, are just a choice away. FREE - SHOP NOW


Susan: A Jane Austen Prequel by Alice McVeigh

Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

"Pitch-perfect: this Jane Austen-inspired novel echoes the master herself." -Publishers Weekly. In this magical prequel to Austen's Lady Susan, the beautiful, capricious sixteen-year-old Susan is taken under the wing of Lady Catherine de Bourgh. But is London society ready for the young Susan? "An intelligent prequel packed with enjoyable Austen references… McVeigh displays a brilliant command of Austen’s diction and tone." -Kirkus Review. 4.5 stars with hundreds of reviews on Amazon. An Indie B.R.A.G. medallion winner. From $2.99 SHOP NOW


A Plan in Case of Morning by Phill Provance

Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

"A little myth with a Midwestern twang." -Diane Seuss. A reimagining of what it is to be a man today that is simultaneously memoir, poetry, and verse novel. A contemporary hero tale that is at once radically experimental and wholly grounded in tradition. "Here is a book that deserves a cordial welcome." -Alfred Corn. "This collection of poems is just as dynamic in its last poem as in its first and rich with form." -Jacinda Townsend. From $2.99 SHOP NOW


Leaning Into the Abyss by Amie McCracken

Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

"Maybe it’s always the path not taken which glitters? Rhea’s life choices challenge us to look at our own afresh and distinguish between obstacles and excuses." -Jean Gill. In a parallel universe, Rhea’s husband-to-be Andrew dies on their wedding day, falling from a cliff while her best friend Luke watches. She is besieged by grief, unanswered questions, and the swirling hurricane of demands Andrew’s parents make on her, ordering her to restore a family treasure. From $4.04 SHOP NOW


The Best is Yet to Come by Tara Alemany

Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

After twelve years of living alone as a single parent, Tara hadn’t expected to find love again. So when Frank unexpectedly came into her life, he turned her world upside down. Four months later, his unexpected death brought it to a crashing halt. Join Tara on her journey as she shares the story of their time together and, more importantly, the lessons she learned as she rode waves of unanticipated love and grief to ultimately come to the strongest place she’d ever been in her life. 4.4 stars, 47 ratings. From $3.99 SHOP NOW


My Canvas Bag by Lucas Kinkaid

Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

“The book is very emotional; it is well-written, and you actually feel like you're going through the emotional turmoil yourself.” -reader review. Mark’s parents drink too much and he’s often forgotten. He escapes this by spending time in the woods with items he keeps in a canvas bag. Mark gets angry and makes mistakes in his life. He works hard to overcome them. He discovers his ability to write, and his life is changed forever. From $2.99 SHOP NOW


Swimming with Maya by Eleanor Vincent

Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

New York Times Bestseller. "Vincent's poignant decision to donate Maya's organs will resonate with even hard-boiled readers." -Booklist. Eleanor Vincent raised Maya and Meghan as a single parent. Then at age 19, Maya mounts a horse bareback on a dare, falls, and is left in a coma. Ultimately, Eleanor chooses to donate Maya's organs. Years later, she is able to hear Maya's heartbeat in the chest of the heart recipient. "Powerful prose with a meaningful and memorable message." -Lee Gutkind, Founder, Creative Nonfiction Magazine. 4.5 stars, 240 ratings on Amazon. From $0.99 SHOP NOW


The White Cockade by Mark James Miller

Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

A Novel of the American Revolution. The first shots of the American Revolution. The battles of Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill. The British Major shouting, “Disperse, you damned rebels!” The American Colonel at Bunker Hill, calmly saying: “Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes!” This is the story of people caught in historical forces that will change their lives. "An engaging, difficult-to-put-down read." –Sublime Book Review. 4.4 stars, 100 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW


All That Lingers by Irene Wittig

Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

"A standout among the many novels set in this world-changing era.” Kirkus Starred Review. Silver Medal for Historical Fiction, Global Book Awards. In this novel of loss, courage, and resilience, we experience Vienna’s tumultuous years from Austria’s 1934 civil war, through World War II and postwar occupation, to independence. Three lives intertwine, bringing these extraordinary events to life. "Loved loved this achingly beautiful book!" -NetGalley Review. 4.4 stars, 279 ratings. From $3.99 SHOP NOW


The Best Thing About Bennett by Irene Wittig

Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

"Endearing and inspirational contemporary fiction." -Reedsy Discovery. In striving to become the person she longs to be, Bennett discovers it is never too late to find friendship, love, and adventure. "A literary treasure, such a sweet, delightful story of self-discovery. A powerhouse of character and charm, this is a heartwarming novel about turning your life around and realizing it's never too late to change." -ChickLit Cafe. From $3.99 SHOP NOW


The Munich Girl by Phyllis Edgerly Ring

Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

The past may not be done with us. Anna Dahlberg grew up eating dinner under her father’s war-trophy portrait of Eva Braun. Fifty years after World War II, she discovers that her mother and Hitler’s mistress were friends. Plunged into the treacherous world of Nazi Germany, Anna uncovers a long-buried tangle of family secrets and finds her every belief about right and wrong shattered. "Historical fiction that reads like a memoir." Philadelphia Inquirer. 4.3 stars, 555 ratings. From $0.99 SHOP NOW


FREE - American Airman by Jonathon Benjamin

Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

A story of vulnerability, resiliency, and hope. No veteran returns home the same as when they first enlisted. Many scars and wounds go unseen, and the battle doesn’t end at discharge. According to VA statistics, 23 veterans take their own lives every day. This airman's story bears witness to the men and women who make unimaginable sacrifices and then must search for that elusive “new “normal” as they grapple with issues like mental health, veteran health care, and the impact of a recovering veteran on their family. 4.3 stars, 11 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW


Chrysalis by Anna K. Abbi

Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

"An amazing true story of survival and triumph." -Amazon Review. Encapsulated in a body that could not move. Caught in a cast from my hips to the top of my head, situated in a CircOlectric bed that kept everything suspended and safe. The only thing that worked was a now-injured brain that was incessantly active and asking more of my body than it could handle. I lived, fought, and won my life back with the support of a large cast of helpers. I am the fortunate recipient of those extraordinary efforts. Visiting hours are now open; please accept my invitation to stop by. 4.8 stars, 19 ratings. From $0.99 SHOP NOW


Sandman: A Golf Tale by David W. Berner

Literary Fiction and Creative Nonfiction

"A storyline to satisfy our wistful golfing souls." -Tom Coyne, bestselling author of A Course Called America. A young boy is in love with the game of golf, but doesn't understand why. He has a natural talent and an enviable swing, but playing the game well is not enough. His quest uncovers a local homeless man’s mysterious link to the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, and leads to the discovery of a deeper meaning to the game of golf and the game of life. "An effectively colorful, somewhat philosophical story of love and heartbreak on the golf links." -Kirkus Reviews. 4.6 stars, 30 ratings. From $7.49 SHOP NOW